3.2. 3. The employee must complete the checklist to ensure an appropriate self-assessment of their home work environment is considered, to minimise risks to their health and safety. COVID-19 Temporary Remote Work Policy Overview As a part of Elon University’s continued response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Elon University may allow employees to temporarily telework (work remotely or work from home) during the time period between Tuesday, March 17, 2020 and Sunday, April 19, 2020. To help slow the spread of COVID-19, Gov. Requests for work from home must complete the Work from Home Request Form included in the Appendix of this Policy Manual and on SharePoint. Structure your day • It is working hours as normal. Working from Home Policy 1. 1.2 The policy is intended to assist both managers and employees in implementing working from home by highlighting areas for Work from home requests will be reviewed by a panel including representatives of the Departments of Definition Home working is about using the employee‟s home as a base for work instead of the employee coming into a workplace. During an emergency such as COVID-19, public health directives can change our work landscape quickly and dramatically. per our Working from Home policy. 3. If your workplace is supporting social distancing by requiring or permitting new telecommuting/work from home options, these best practices can help maintain worker health and safety. What is Home Working 3.1. COVID-19 virus, teleworking means working from home. The Home Working Policy is one of a number of policies under the Work Life Balance initiative. Employees are encouraged to work remotely during the “Safer at Home” order. Are all jobs suitable for working from home arrangements? This form requires the signature and approval of the Department Head before submission for review. • eligible to telework? Approval to work from home on a regular or ad hoc basis is subject to operational requirements and efficiency, productivity and cost considerations in accommodating the request, along with considerations of the employee’s personal circumstances. Under the temporary remote ; Keep these items on hand when returning to work: a mask, tissues, and hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol, if possible. If you return to work, continue to protect yourself by practicing everyday preventive actions. Working at home policy This checklist should be used for working from home arrangements implemented in response to Covid-19. o Teleworking from home may be a requirement for some State employees in response to the closure of select State workplaces associated with the COVID-19 virus. Inslee last month signed the Stay Home, Stay Healthy proclamation ordering Washingtonians to stay home unless performing essential work or activities. Benefits of Home Working • Check in on Teams when you log on in the morning (equivalent of saying good morning as you usually would in the office) so that everyone knows you are in and available. In general, the more closely you interact with others and the longer that interaction, the higher the risk of COVID-19 spread. An employers’ guide on working from home in response to the outbreak of COVID-19 6 EBMO to insert definitions from national legislation or practices on “remote work”, “telework”, “telecommuting” or “work from home” if available. So we expect you to be at your desk ready to start work at your normal working hours. State agencies are required to shift to telework operations except in limited circumstances when individuals are performing essential business functions that require an on-site presence. This policy applies to all employees of the Council. Please reference COVID-19 Guidance for Managers for additional information as well as Caltech's telecommuting website: https://telecommute.caltech.edu. Aims and objectives 1.1 This policy is intended to provide guidance and good practice to enable employees to work from home effectively and safely. Employees should work with their managers to ensure that they have the equipment, supplies, and other